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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 549.98 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 549.98 and 119.87 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 549.98 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/549.98 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 549.98 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 65,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,926.10/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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