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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 551.04 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 551.04 and 174.76 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 551.04 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/551.04 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 551.04 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 96,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,299.75/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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