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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 550.22 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 550.22 and 171.86 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 550.22 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/550.22 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 550.22 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 94,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,560.81/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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