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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 550.04 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 550.04 and 123.21 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 550.04 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/550.04 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 550.04 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 67,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,769.81/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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