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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 549.96 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 549.96 and 174.64 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 549.96 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/549.96 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 549.96 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 96,045.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,045.01/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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