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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.58, 549.66 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.58, 549.66 and 119.66 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.58 : 549.66 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.58/549.66 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.58x = 549.66 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.58x = 65,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,772.32/366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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