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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 550.77 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 550.77 and 174.95 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 550.77 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/550.77 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 550.77 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 96,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,354.46/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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