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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.47, 549.59 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.47, 549.59 and 106.45 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.47 : 549.59 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.47/549.59 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.47x = 549.59 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.47x = 58,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,500.58/366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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