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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 545.07 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 545.07 and 119.90 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 545.07 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/545.07 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 545.07 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 65,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,351.17/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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