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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.39, 551.08 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.39, 551.08 and 174.97 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.39 : 551.08 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.39/551.08 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.39x = 551.08 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.39x = 96,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,419.71/367.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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