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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 546.96 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 546.96 and 121.13 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 546.96 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/546.96 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 546.96 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 66,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,253.26/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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