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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.97, 550.46 and 110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.97, 550.46 and 110.47 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.97 : 550.46 = 110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.97/550.46 = 110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.97x = 550.46 × 110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.97x = 60,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,808.76/366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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