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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 549.15 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 549.15 and 122.64 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 549.15 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/549.15 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 549.15 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 67,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,347.76/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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