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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.26, 548 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.26, 548 and 121.72 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.26 : 548 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.26/548 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.26x = 548 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.26x = 66,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,702.56/365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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