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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.56 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.56 and 164.21 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.56 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.56 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.56 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 91,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,061.11/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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