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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 546 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 546 and 120.46 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 546 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/546 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 546 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 65,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,771.16/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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