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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 554.73 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 554.73 and 177.40 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 554.73 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/554.73 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 554.73 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 98,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,409.10/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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