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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 544.98 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 544.98 and 119.88 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 544.98 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/544.98 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 544.98 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 65,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,332.20/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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