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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 549.89 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 549.89 and 106.52 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 549.89 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/549.89 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 549.89 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 58,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,575.82/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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