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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 550.53 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 550.53 and 123.45 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 550.53 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/550.53 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 550.53 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 67,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,962.93/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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