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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.71, 554.25 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.71, 554.25 and 174.61 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.71 : 554.25 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.71/554.25 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.71x = 554.25 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.71x = 96,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,777.59/369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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