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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 549.27 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 549.27 and 171.21 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 549.27 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/549.27 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 549.27 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 94,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,040.52/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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