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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.77, 545.63 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.77, 545.63 and 120.23 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.77 : 545.63 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.77/545.63 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.77x = 545.63 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.77x = 65,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,597.77/363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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