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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.79, 545.73 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.79, 545.73 and 120.48 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.79 : 545.73 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.79/545.73 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.79x = 545.73 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.79x = 65,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,749.55/363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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