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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 549.70 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 549.70 and 123.14 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 549.70 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/549.70 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 549.70 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 67,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,691.12/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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