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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.40 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.40 and 110.36 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.40 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.40 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.40 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 60,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,742.14/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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