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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 551.15 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 551.15 and 120.66 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 551.15 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/551.15 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 551.15 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 66,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501.76/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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