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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 545.02 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 545.02 and 119.89 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 545.02 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/545.02 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 545.02 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 65,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,342.45/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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