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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 549.36 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 549.36 and 173.82 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 549.36 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/549.36 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 549.36 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 95,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,489.76/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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