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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 548.73 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 548.73 and 171.11 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 548.73 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/548.73 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 548.73 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 93,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,893.19/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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