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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 546.64 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 546.64 and 120.96 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 546.64 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/546.64 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 546.64 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 66,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,121.27/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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