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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 549.42 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 549.42 and 109.79 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 549.42 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/549.42 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 549.42 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 60,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,318.07/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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