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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 554.11 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 554.11 and 174.39 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 554.11 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/554.11 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 554.11 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 96,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,628.73/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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