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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 545.11 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 545.11 and 119.95 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 545.11 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/545.11 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 545.11 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 65,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,383.22/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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