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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 546.85 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 546.85 and 121.20 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 546.85 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/546.85 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 546.85 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 66,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,276.32/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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