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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 550.05 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 550.05 and 119.84 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 550.05 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/550.05 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 550.05 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 65,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,914.79/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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