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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 553.82 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 553.82 and 174.19 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 553.82 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/553.82 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 553.82 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 96,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,469.91/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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