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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 546.04 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 546.04 and 120.59 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 546.04 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/546.04 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 546.04 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 65,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,844.39/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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