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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.76 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.76 and 174.64 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.76 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.76 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.76 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 96,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,184.73/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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