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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 553.82 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 553.82 and 122.45 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 553.82 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/553.82 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 553.82 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 67,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,812.11/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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