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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 545.57 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 545.57 and 120.23 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 545.57 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/545.57 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 545.57 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 65,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,590.55/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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