Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 549 and 109.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 366, 549 and 109.50 is: 164.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366 : 549 = 109.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366/549 = 109.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366x = 549 × 109.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366x = 60,115.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,115.50/366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164.25
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