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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.22, 544.83 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.22, 544.83 and 119.74 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.22 : 544.83 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.22/544.83 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.22x = 544.83 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.22x = 65,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,237.94/363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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