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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 546.05 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 546.05 and 120.58 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 546.05 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/546.05 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 546.05 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 65,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,842.18/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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