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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 548.88 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 548.88 and 173.50 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 548.88 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/548.88 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 548.88 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 95,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,230.68/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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