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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 546.63 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 546.63 and 121.08 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 546.63 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/546.63 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 546.63 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 66,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,185.96/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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