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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 545.46 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 545.46 and 120.13 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 545.46 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/545.46 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 545.46 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 65,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,526.11/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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