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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 546.60 and 120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 546.60 and 120.91 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 546.60 = 120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/546.60 = 120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 546.60 × 120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 66,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,088.34/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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