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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.81, 550.52 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.81, 550.52 and 174.44 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.81 : 550.52 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.81/550.52 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.81x = 550.52 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.81x = 96,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,031.77/366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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