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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.47, 546.74 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.47, 546.74 and 121 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.47 : 546.74 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.47/546.74 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.47x = 546.74 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.47x = 66,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,155.54/364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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