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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 545.94 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 545.94 and 120.51 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 545.94 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/545.94 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 545.94 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 65,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,791.23/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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