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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.46, 545.17 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.46, 545.17 and 119.99 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.46 : 545.17 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.46/545.17 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.46x = 545.17 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.46x = 65,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,414.95/363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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