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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 550.85 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 550.85 and 123.66 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 550.85 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/550.85 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 550.85 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 68,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,117.49/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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