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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 551.45 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 551.45 and 124.17 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 551.45 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/551.45 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 551.45 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 68,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,473.55/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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