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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.79, 545.38 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.79, 545.38 and 120.18 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.79 : 545.38 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.79/545.38 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.79x = 545.38 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.79x = 65,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,543.77/363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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