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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.89, 554.81 and 174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.89, 554.81 and 174.81 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.89 : 554.81 = 174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.89/554.81 = 174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.89x = 554.81 × 174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.89x = 96,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,986.34/369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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