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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 549.78 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 549.78 and 123.06 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 549.78 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/549.78 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 549.78 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 67,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,655.93/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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