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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.61, 545.35 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.61, 545.35 and 120.10 is: 180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.61 : 545.35 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.61/545.35 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.61x = 545.35 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.61x = 65,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,496.54/363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.13

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