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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 546.10 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 546.10 and 120.50 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 546.10 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/546.10 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 546.10 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 65,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,805.05/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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