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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.07, 553.60 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.07, 553.60 and 176.11 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.07 : 553.60 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.07/553.60 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.07x = 553.60 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.07x = 97,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,494.50/369.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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