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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 553.84 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 553.84 and 176.80 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 553.84 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/553.84 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 553.84 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 97,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,918.91/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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