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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.50, 554.46 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.50, 554.46 and 164.04 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.50 : 554.46 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.50/554.46 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.50x = 554.46 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.50x = 90,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,953.62/369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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