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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.71, 548.66 and 149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.71, 548.66 and 149.17 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.71 : 548.66 = 149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.71/548.66 = 149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.71x = 548.66 × 149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.71x = 81,843.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,843.61/365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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