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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 545.44 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 545.44 and 120.09 is: 180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 545.44 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/545.44 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 545.44 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 65,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,498.56/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.15

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