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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.53, 544.92 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.53, 544.92 and 119.88 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.53 : 544.92 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.53/544.92 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.53x = 544.92 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.53x = 65,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,325.01/363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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