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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 550.33 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 550.33 and 174.38 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 550.33 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/550.33 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 550.33 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 95,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,963.36/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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