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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.17, 553.94 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.17, 553.94 and 176.75 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.17 : 553.94 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.17/553.94 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.17x = 553.94 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.17x = 97,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,908.01/369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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