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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 550.04 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 550.04 and 174.34 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 550.04 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/550.04 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 550.04 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 95,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,893.97/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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