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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 550.58 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 550.58 and 120.29 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 550.58 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/550.58 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 550.58 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 66,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225.91/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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