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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 550.10 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 550.10 and 123.29 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 550.10 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/550.10 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 550.10 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 67,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,821.21/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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