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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.20, 549.15 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.20, 549.15 and 173.69 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.20 : 549.15 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.20/549.15 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.20x = 549.15 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.20x = 95,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,381.86/366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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