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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 545.91 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 545.91 and 120.57 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 545.91 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/545.91 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 545.91 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 65,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,820.37/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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