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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 539.96 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 539.96 and 174.74 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 539.96 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/539.96 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 539.96 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 94,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353.07/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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