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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 550.04 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 550.04 and 123.12 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 550.04 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/550.04 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 550.04 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 67,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,720.31/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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