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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.77, 554.39 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.77, 554.39 and 174.66 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.77 : 554.39 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.77/554.39 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.77x = 554.39 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.77x = 96,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,828.88/369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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