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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 545.50 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 545.50 and 120.12 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 545.50 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/545.50 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 545.50 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 65,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,523.56/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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