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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 549.21 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 549.21 and 173.90 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 549.21 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/549.21 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 549.21 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 95,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,504.87/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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