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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 549.86 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 549.86 and 123.06 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 549.86 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/549.86 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 549.86 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 67,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665.77/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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