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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.26, 554.16 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.26, 554.16 and 177.02 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.26 : 554.16 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.26/554.16 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.26x = 554.16 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.26x = 98,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,097.40/369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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