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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 544.78 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 544.78 and 119.70 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 544.78 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/544.78 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 544.78 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 65,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,210.17/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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