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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.13, 549.20 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.13, 549.20 and 106.17 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.13 : 549.20 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.13/549.20 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.13x = 549.20 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.13x = 58,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,308.56/366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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