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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.44, 554.19 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.44, 554.19 and 177.06 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.44 : 554.19 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.44/554.19 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.44x = 554.19 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.44x = 98,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,124.88/369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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