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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 546.91 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 546.91 and 121.11 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 546.91 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/546.91 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 546.91 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 66,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,236.27/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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