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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.47, 553.72 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.47, 553.72 and 174.21 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.47 : 553.72 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.47/553.72 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.47x = 553.72 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.47x = 96,461.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,461.35/369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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