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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 546.34 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 546.34 and 120.80 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 546.34 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/546.34 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 546.34 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 65,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,997.87/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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