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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.47, 554.31 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.47, 554.31 and 174.47 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.47 : 554.31 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.47/554.31 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.47x = 554.31 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.47x = 96,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,707.69/369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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