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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 554.80 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 554.80 and 174.74 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 554.80 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/554.80 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 554.80 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 96,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,945.75/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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