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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 545.26 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 545.26 and 119.96 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 545.26 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/545.26 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 545.26 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 65,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,409.39/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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