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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 550.04 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 550.04 and 123.22 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 550.04 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/550.04 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 550.04 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 67,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,775.93/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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