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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 545.61 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 545.61 and 120.26 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 545.61 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/545.61 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 545.61 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 65,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,612.33/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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