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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 550.98 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 550.98 and 174.84 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 550.98 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/550.98 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 550.98 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 96,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,333.34/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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