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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 553.06 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 553.06 and 121.84 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 553.06 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/553.06 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 553.06 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 67,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,384.83/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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