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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.18, 554.10 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.18, 554.10 and 174.42 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.18 : 554.10 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.18/554.10 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.18x = 554.10 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.18x = 96,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,646.12/369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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