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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 545.72 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 545.72 and 120.35 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 545.72 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/545.72 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 545.72 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 65,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,674.07/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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