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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.77, 550.24 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.77, 550.24 and 106.79 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.77 : 550.24 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.77/550.24 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.77x = 550.24 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.77x = 58,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,760.13/366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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