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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 549.77 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 549.77 and 150.17 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 549.77 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/549.77 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 549.77 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 82,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,555.46/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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