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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 544.74 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 544.74 and 119.69 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 544.74 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/544.74 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 544.74 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 65,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,199.93/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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