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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 550.26 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 550.26 and 120.01 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 550.26 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/550.26 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 550.26 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 66,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,035.33/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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