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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 546.42 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 546.42 and 120.82 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 546.42 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/546.42 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 546.42 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 66,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,018.46/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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