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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 551.52 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 551.52 and 124.16 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 551.52 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/551.52 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 551.52 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 68,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,476.72/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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