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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 546.82 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 546.82 and 121.08 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 546.82 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/546.82 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 546.82 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 66,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,208.66/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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