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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 546.01 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 546.01 and 120.56 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 546.01 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/546.01 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 546.01 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 65,826.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,826.97/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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