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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 545.37 and 120.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 545.37 and 120.10 is: 180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 545.37 = 120.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/545.37 = 120.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 545.37 × 120.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 65,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,500.60/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.13

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