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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 549.48 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 549.48 and 123.04 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 549.48 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/549.48 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 549.48 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 67,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,608.02/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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