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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.58, 554.73 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.58, 554.73 and 177.34 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.58 : 554.73 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.58/554.73 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.58x = 554.73 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.58x = 98,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,375.82/369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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