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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.32, 553.67 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.32, 553.67 and 174.21 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.32 : 553.67 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.32/553.67 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.32x = 553.67 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.32x = 96,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,451.21/369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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