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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 549.94 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 549.94 and 123.06 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 549.94 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/549.94 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 549.94 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 67,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,675.62/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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