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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 549.48 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 549.48 and 119.43 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 549.48 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/549.48 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 549.48 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 65,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,624.40/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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