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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 550.24 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 550.24 and 123.48 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 550.24 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/550.24 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 550.24 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 67,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,943.64/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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