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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.30, 553.81 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.30, 553.81 and 122.46 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.30 : 553.81 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.30/553.81 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.30x = 553.81 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.30x = 67,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,817.11/369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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