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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.20, 549.09 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.20, 549.09 and 173.82 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.20 : 549.09 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.20/549.09 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.20x = 549.09 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.20x = 95,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,442.82/366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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