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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 546.65 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 546.65 and 120.93 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 546.65 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/546.65 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 546.65 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 66,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,105.78/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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