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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 549.17 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 549.17 and 171.15 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 549.17 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/549.17 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 549.17 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 93,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,989.59/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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