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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 545.89 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 545.89 and 120.54 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 545.89 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/545.89 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 545.89 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 65,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,801.58/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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