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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 546.45 and 120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 546.45 and 120.79 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 546.45 = 120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/546.45 = 120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 546.45 × 120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 66,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,005.70/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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