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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 554.15 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 554.15 and 174.40 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 554.15 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/554.15 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 554.15 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 96,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,642.16/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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