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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.84, 548.78 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.84, 548.78 and 122.34 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.84 : 548.78 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.84/548.78 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.84x = 548.78 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.84x = 67,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,137.13/365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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