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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.89, 550.61 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.89, 550.61 and 174.65 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.89 : 550.61 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.89/550.61 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.89x = 550.61 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.89x = 96,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,160.41/366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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