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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 554.84 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 554.84 and 174.86 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 554.84 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/554.84 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 554.84 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 97,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,019.32/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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