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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.55, 554.23 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.55, 554.23 and 122.77 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.55 : 554.23 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.55/554.23 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.55x = 554.23 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.55x = 68,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,042.82/369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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