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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 548.78 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 548.78 and 170.98 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 548.78 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/548.78 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 548.78 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 93,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,830.88/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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