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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.28, 550.60 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.28, 550.60 and 174.76 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.28 : 550.60 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.28/550.60 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.28x = 550.60 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.28x = 96,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,222.86/367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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