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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 546.48 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 546.48 and 120.96 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 546.48 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/546.48 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 546.48 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 66,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,102.22/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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