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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 550.19 and 171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 550.19 and 171.85 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 550.19 = 171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/550.19 = 171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 550.19 × 171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 94,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,550.24/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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