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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 554.08 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 554.08 and 174.33 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 554.08 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/554.08 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 554.08 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 96,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,590.43/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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