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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 545.06 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 545.06 and 119.84 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 545.06 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/545.06 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 545.06 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 65,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,317.56/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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