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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.37, 544.99 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.37, 544.99 and 119.89 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.37 : 544.99 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.37/544.99 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.37x = 544.99 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.37x = 65,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,338.85/363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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