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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.29 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.29 and 110.42 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.29 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.29 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.29 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 60,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,763.02/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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