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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 549.83 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 549.83 and 116.35 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 549.83 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/549.83 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 549.83 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 63,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,972.14/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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