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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 550.87 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 550.87 and 120.52 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 550.87 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/550.87 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 550.87 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 66,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,390.85/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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