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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 550.34 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 550.34 and 174.38 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 550.34 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/550.34 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 550.34 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 95,965.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,965.97/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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