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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 546.51 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 546.51 and 120.81 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 546.51 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/546.51 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 546.51 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 66,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,023.87/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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