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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.79 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.79 and 109.42 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.79 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.79 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.79 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 60,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,048.60/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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