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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.79, 548.69 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.79, 548.69 and 122.59 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.79 : 548.69 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.79/548.69 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.79x = 548.69 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.79x = 67,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,263.91/365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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