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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 546.11 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 546.11 and 120.49 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 546.11 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/546.11 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 546.11 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 65,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,800.79/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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