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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 553.80 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 553.80 and 176.79 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 553.80 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/553.80 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 553.80 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 97,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,906.30/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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