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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 546.53 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 546.53 and 120.93 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 546.53 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/546.53 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 546.53 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 66,091.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,091.87/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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