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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.52, 549.79 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.52, 549.79 and 106.51 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.52 : 549.79 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.52/549.79 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.52x = 549.79 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.52x = 58,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,558.13/366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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