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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 552.18 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 552.18 and 124.70 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 552.18 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/552.18 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 552.18 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 68,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,856.85/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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