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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 548.78 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 548.78 and 122.51 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 548.78 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/548.78 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 548.78 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 67,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,231.80/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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