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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 549.21 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 549.21 and 183.67 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 549.21 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/549.21 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 549.21 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 100,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,872.72/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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