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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 549.17 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 549.17 and 183.60 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 549.17 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/549.17 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 549.17 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 100,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,827.61/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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