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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 545.10 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 545.10 and 120.05 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 545.10 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/545.10 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 545.10 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 65,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,438.12/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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