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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.51, 554.54 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.51, 554.54 and 177.27 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.51 : 554.54 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.51/554.54 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.51x = 554.54 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.51x = 98,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,302.42/369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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