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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 548 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 548 and 173.58 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 548 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/548 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 548 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 95,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,121.84/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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