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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.51, 549.77 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.51, 549.77 and 106.54 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.51 : 549.77 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.51/549.77 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.51x = 549.77 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.51x = 58,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,570.61/366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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