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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 545.50 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 545.50 and 120.22 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 545.50 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/545.50 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 545.50 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 65,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,580.01/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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