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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 549.87 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 549.87 and 171.77 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 549.87 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/549.87 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 549.87 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 94,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,451.17/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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