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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 549.85 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 549.85 and 123.20 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 549.85 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/549.85 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 549.85 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 67,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,741.52/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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