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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 553.56 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 553.56 and 174.06 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 553.56 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/553.56 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 553.56 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 96,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,352.65/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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