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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.32 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.32 and 171.28 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.32 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.32 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.32 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 94,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,087.20/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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