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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 548.94 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 548.94 and 174.20 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 548.94 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/548.94 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 548.94 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 95,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,625.35/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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