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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.89, 550.38 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.89, 550.38 and 110.39 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.89 : 550.38 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.89/550.38 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.89x = 550.38 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.89x = 60,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,756.90/366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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