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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 550.14 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 550.14 and 174.25 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 550.14 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/550.14 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 550.14 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 95,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,861.90/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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