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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.45 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.45 and 174.78 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.45 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.45 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.45 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 96,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,906.77/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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