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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 548.84 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 548.84 and 119.18 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 548.84 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/548.84 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 548.84 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 65,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,410.75/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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