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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 554.39 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 554.39 and 109.59 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 554.39 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/554.39 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 554.39 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 60,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,755.05/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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