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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 548.42 and 109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 548.42 and 109.09 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 548.42 = 109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/548.42 = 109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 548.42 × 109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 59,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,827.14/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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