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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 549.45 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 549.45 and 119.46 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 549.45 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/549.45 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 549.45 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 65,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,637.30/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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