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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 549.30 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 549.30 and 171.12 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 549.30 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/549.30 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 549.30 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 93,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,996.22/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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