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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 549.98 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 549.98 and 103.08 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 549.98 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/549.98 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 549.98 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 56,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,691.55/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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