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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.78, 550.17 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.78, 550.17 and 110.28 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.78 : 550.17 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.78/550.17 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.78x = 550.17 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.78x = 60,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,672.75/366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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