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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 549.19 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 549.19 and 119.40 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 549.19 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/549.19 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 549.19 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 65,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,574.36/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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