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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.46, 545.20 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.46, 545.20 and 119.98 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.46 : 545.20 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.46/545.20 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.46x = 545.20 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.46x = 65,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,413.10/363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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