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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 545.82 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 545.82 and 120.43 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 545.82 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/545.82 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 545.82 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 65,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,733.10/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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