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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 549.91 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 549.91 and 106.70 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 549.91 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/549.91 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 549.91 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 58,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,675.72/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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