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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 550.26 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 550.26 and 174.44 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 550.26 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/550.26 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 550.26 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 95,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,987.35/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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