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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 549.12 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 549.12 and 173.76 is: 260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 549.12 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/549.12 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 549.12 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 95,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,415.09/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.53

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