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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 551.04 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 551.04 and 174.84 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 551.04 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/551.04 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 551.04 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 96,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,343.83/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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