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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 550.38 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 550.38 and 171.82 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 550.38 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/550.38 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 550.38 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 94,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,563.54/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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