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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.60, 554.22 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.60, 554.22 and 177 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.60 : 554.22 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.60/554.22 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.60x = 554.22 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.60x = 98,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,096.94/369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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