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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 554.76 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 554.76 and 175.16 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 554.76 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/554.76 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 554.76 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 97,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,168.99/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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