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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.83 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.83 and 120.35 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.83 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.83 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.83 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 65,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,688.98/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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