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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 549.96 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 549.96 and 171.79 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 549.96 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/549.96 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 549.96 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 94,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,475.61/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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