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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 550.41 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 550.41 and 171.96 is: 258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 550.41 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/550.41 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 550.41 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 94,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,648.50/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.09

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