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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.77, 554.38 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.77, 554.38 and 174.65 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.77 : 554.38 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.77/554.38 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.77x = 554.38 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.77x = 96,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,819.26/369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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