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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 545.15 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 545.15 and 119.97 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 545.15 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/545.15 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 545.15 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 65,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,401.05/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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