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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.53 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.53 and 120.81 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.53 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.53 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.53 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 66,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,025.69/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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