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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.53, 546.60 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.53, 546.60 and 120.99 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.53 : 546.60 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.53/546.60 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.53x = 546.60 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.53x = 66,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,133.13/364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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