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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 544.86 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 544.86 and 119.76 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 544.86 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/544.86 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 544.86 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 65,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,252.43/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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