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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 553.34 and 176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 553.34 and 176.89 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 553.34 = 176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/553.34 = 176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 553.34 × 176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 97,879.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,879.43/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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