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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.55, 548.45 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.55, 548.45 and 122.09 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.55 : 548.45 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.55/548.45 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.55x = 548.45 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.55x = 66,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,956.91/365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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