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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 550.80 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 550.80 and 174.78 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 550.80 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/550.80 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 550.80 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 96,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,268.82/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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