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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.95, 549.13 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.95, 549.13 and 173.57 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.95 : 549.13 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.95/549.13 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.95x = 549.13 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.95x = 95,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,312.49/365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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