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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.99, 550.46 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.99, 550.46 and 123.45 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.99 : 550.46 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.99/550.46 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.99x = 550.46 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.99x = 67,953.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,953.67/366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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