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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 544.68 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 544.68 and 119.69 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 544.68 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/544.68 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 544.68 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 65,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,192.75/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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