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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 554.59 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 554.59 and 174.96 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 554.59 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/554.59 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 554.59 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 97,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,031.07/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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