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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 554.72 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 554.72 and 174.83 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 554.72 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/554.72 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 554.72 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 96,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,978.05/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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