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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 545.82 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 545.82 and 120.34 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 545.82 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/545.82 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 545.82 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 65,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,680.65/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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