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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.38, 554.13 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.38, 554.13 and 177 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.38 : 554.13 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.38/554.13 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.38x = 554.13 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.38x = 98,081.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,081.01/369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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