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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 554.82 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 554.82 and 174.98 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 554.82 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/554.82 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 554.82 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 97,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,079.63/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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