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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 549.90 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 549.90 and 123.17 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 549.90 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/549.90 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 549.90 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 67,728.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,728.43/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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