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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 546.47 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 546.47 and 120.87 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 546.47 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/546.47 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 546.47 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 66,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,051.83/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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