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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 546.48 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 546.48 and 120.86 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 546.48 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/546.48 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 546.48 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 66,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,048.94/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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