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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 545.93 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 545.93 and 120.52 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 545.93 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/545.93 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 545.93 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 65,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,795.48/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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