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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 546.58 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 546.58 and 120.92 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 546.58 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/546.58 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 546.58 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 66,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,089.87/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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