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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 548.90 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 548.90 and 170.90 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 548.90 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/548.90 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 548.90 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 93,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,803.41/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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