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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 547.48 and 121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 547.48 and 121.51 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 547.48 = 121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/547.48 = 121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 547.48 × 121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 66,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,522.62/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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