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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.85, 550.27 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.85, 550.27 and 110.35 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.85 : 550.27 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.85/550.27 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.85x = 550.27 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.85x = 60,718.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,718.99/366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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