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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 550.32 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 550.32 and 110.40 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 550.32 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/550.32 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 550.32 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 60,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,755.33/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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