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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 545.17 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 545.17 and 120.05 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 545.17 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/545.17 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 545.17 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 65,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,444.63/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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