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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 550.88 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.18, 550.88 and 123.73 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.18 : 550.88 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.18/550.88 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.18x = 550.88 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.18x = 68,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,158.50/367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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