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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 550.40 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 550.40 and 123.48 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 550.40 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/550.40 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 550.40 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 67,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,963.39/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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