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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 550.01 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 550.01 and 123.15 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 550.01 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/550.01 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 550.01 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 67,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730.77/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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