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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 545.53 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 545.53 and 120.15 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 545.53 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/545.53 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 545.53 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 65,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,545.43/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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