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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 546.32 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 546.32 and 120.64 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 546.32 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/546.32 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 546.32 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 65,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,908.04/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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