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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 553.55 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 553.55 and 173.99 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 553.55 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/553.55 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 553.55 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 96,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,308.53/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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