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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.35, 549.59 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.35, 549.59 and 122.90 is: 184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.35 : 549.59 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.35/549.59 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.35x = 549.59 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.35x = 67,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,541.25/366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.37

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