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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 550.10 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 550.10 and 123.16 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 550.10 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/550.10 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 550.10 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 67,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,750.45/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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