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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 554.28 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 554.28 and 174.60 is: 261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 554.28 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/554.28 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 554.28 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 96,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,777.29/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.82

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