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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 549.45 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 549.45 and 106.28 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 549.45 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/549.45 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 549.45 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 58,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,394.86/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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