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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.49, 557.97 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.49, 557.97 and 174.54 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.49 : 557.97 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.49/557.97 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.49x = 557.97 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.49x = 97,388.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,388.08/372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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