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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 550.11 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 550.11 and 174.12 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 550.11 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/550.11 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 550.11 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 95,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,785.15/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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