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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 550.16 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 550.16 and 123.21 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 550.16 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/550.16 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 550.16 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 67,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,785.21/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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