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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.33, 546.32 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.33, 546.32 and 120.77 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.33 : 546.32 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.33/546.32 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.33x = 546.32 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.33x = 65,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,981.31/364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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