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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 546.99 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 546.99 and 121.12 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 546.99 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/546.99 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 546.99 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 66,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,251.43/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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