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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.34, 553.98 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.34, 553.98 and 122.54 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.34 : 553.98 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.34/553.98 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.34x = 553.98 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.34x = 67,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,884.71/369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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