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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 548.80 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 548.80 and 170.93 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 548.80 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/548.80 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 548.80 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 93,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,807.33/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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