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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 549.12 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 549.12 and 173.44 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 549.12 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/549.12 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 549.12 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 95,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,239.37/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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