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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.01, 546.10 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.01, 546.10 and 120.54 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.01 : 546.10 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.01/546.10 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.01x = 546.10 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.01x = 65,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,828.64/364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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