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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 553.80 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 553.80 and 177.20 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 553.80 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/553.80 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 553.80 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 98,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,133.36/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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