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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 545.90 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 545.90 and 120.64 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 545.90 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/545.90 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 545.90 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 65,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,857.38/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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