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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 545.48 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 545.48 and 120.17 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 545.48 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/545.48 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 545.48 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 65,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,547.00/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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