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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.87, 545.81 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.87, 545.81 and 120.56 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.87 : 545.81 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.87/545.81 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.87x = 545.81 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.87x = 65,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,799.52/363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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