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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 548.80 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 548.80 and 171.02 is: 256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 548.80 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/548.80 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 548.80 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 93,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,855.78/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.37

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