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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.51, 546.63 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.51, 546.63 and 120.97 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.51 : 546.63 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.51/546.63 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.51x = 546.63 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.51x = 66,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,125.23/364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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