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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 549.08 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 549.08 and 171.02 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 549.08 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/549.08 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 549.08 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 93,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,903.66/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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