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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.59 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.59 and 110.50 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.59 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.59 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.59 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 60,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,840.20/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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