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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.51, 554.31 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.51, 554.31 and 177 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.51 : 554.31 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.51/554.31 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.51x = 554.31 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.51x = 98,112.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,112.87/369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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