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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 550.34 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 550.34 and 174.47 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 550.34 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/550.34 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 550.34 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 96,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,014.20/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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