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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 549.47 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 549.47 and 171.36 is: 256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 549.47 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/549.47 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 549.47 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 94,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,157.61/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.85

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