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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.48 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.48 and 123.45 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.48 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.48 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.48 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 67,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,956.76/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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