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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 549.02 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 549.02 and 171.06 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 549.02 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/549.02 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 549.02 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 93,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,914.51/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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