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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 550.10 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 550.10 and 150.16 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 550.10 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/550.10 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 550.10 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 82,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,603.02/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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