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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 545.07 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 545.07 and 119.79 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 545.07 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/545.07 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 545.07 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 65,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,293.94/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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