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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 553.99 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 553.99 and 176.91 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 553.99 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/553.99 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 553.99 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 98,005.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005.93/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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