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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 545.16 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 545.16 and 119.97 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 545.16 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/545.16 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 545.16 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 65,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,402.28/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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