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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 545.42 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 545.42 and 120.16 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 545.42 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/545.42 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 545.42 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 65,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,537.07/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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