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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 549.93 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 549.93 and 106.68 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 549.93 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/549.93 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 549.93 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 58,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,666.53/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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