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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 550.04 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 550.04 and 123.20 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 550.04 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/550.04 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 550.04 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 67,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764.93/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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