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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.13, 550.78 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.13, 550.78 and 110.63 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 550.78 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/550.78 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 550.78 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 60,929.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,929.76/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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