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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.06, 553.92 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.06, 553.92 and 184.16 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.06 : 553.92 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.06/553.92 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.06x = 553.92 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.06x = 102,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,010.60/369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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