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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.79, 554.71 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.79, 554.71 and 123.02 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.79 : 554.71 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.79/554.71 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.79x = 554.71 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.79x = 68,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,239.12/369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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