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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 550.08 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 550.08 and 158.33 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 550.08 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/550.08 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 550.08 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 87,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,091.42/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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