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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 550.26 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 550.26 and 171.83 is: 257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 550.26 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/550.26 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 550.26 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 94,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,551.18/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.75

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