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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.00, 545.66 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.00, 545.66 and 120.35 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.00 : 545.66 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.00/545.66 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.00x = 545.66 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.00x = 65,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,670.94/364.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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