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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.73, 548.57 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.73, 548.57 and 122.24 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.73 : 548.57 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.73/548.57 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.73x = 548.57 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.73x = 67,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,058.87/365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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