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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 549.78 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 549.78 and 171.50 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 549.78 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/549.78 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 549.78 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 94,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,287.27/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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