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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 550.03 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 550.03 and 106.70 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 550.03 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/550.03 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 550.03 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 58,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,685.68/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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