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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 551.61 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 551.61 and 120.98 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 551.61 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/551.61 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 551.61 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 66,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,731.02/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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