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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 546.34 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 546.34 and 120.69 is: 181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 546.34 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/546.34 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 546.34 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 65,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,937.77/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.06

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