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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.68, 554.68 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.68, 554.68 and 174.56 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.68 : 554.68 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.68/554.68 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.68x = 554.68 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.68x = 96,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,824.94/369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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