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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 546.12 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 546.12 and 120.60 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 546.12 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/546.12 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 546.12 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 65,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,862.07/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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