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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 546.36 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 546.36 and 120.78 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 546.36 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/546.36 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 546.36 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 65,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,989.36/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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