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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 554.65 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 554.65 and 153.29 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 554.65 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/554.65 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 554.65 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 85,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,023.30/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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