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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 550.27 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 550.27 and 106.91 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 550.27 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/550.27 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 550.27 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 58,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,829.37/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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