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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.37, 544.99 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.37, 544.99 and 119.90 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.37 : 544.99 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.37/544.99 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.37x = 544.99 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.37x = 65,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,344.30/363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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