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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.26, 554.31 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.26, 554.31 and 174.66 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.26 : 554.31 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.26/554.31 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.26x = 554.31 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.26x = 96,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,813.71/369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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