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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 549.60 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 549.60 and 122.96 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 549.60 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/549.60 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 549.60 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 67,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,578.82/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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