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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 550.80 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 550.80 and 123.70 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 550.80 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/550.80 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 550.80 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 68,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,133.96/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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