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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 546.17 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 546.17 and 120.65 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 546.17 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/546.17 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 546.17 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 65,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,892.08/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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