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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 554.18 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 554.18 and 177.04 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 554.18 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/554.18 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 554.18 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 98,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,108.37/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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