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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 549.87 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 549.87 and 119.78 is: 179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 549.87 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/549.87 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 549.87 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 65,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,861.93/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.67

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