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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 545.96 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 545.96 and 120.48 is: 180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 545.96 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/545.96 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 545.96 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 65,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,777.26/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.67

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