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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 546.51 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 546.51 and 120.90 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 546.51 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/546.51 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 546.51 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 66,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,073.06/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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