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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 548.32 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 548.32 and 122.08 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 548.32 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/548.32 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 548.32 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 66,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,938.91/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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