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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.35, 549.48 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.35, 549.48 and 106.38 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.35 : 549.48 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.35/549.48 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.35x = 549.48 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.35x = 58,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,453.68/366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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