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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.31, 545.04 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.31, 545.04 and 119.83 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.31 : 545.04 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.31/545.04 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.31x = 545.04 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.31x = 65,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,312.14/363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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