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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 550.91 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 550.91 and 174.75 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 550.91 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/550.91 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 550.91 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 96,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,270.65/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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