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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 554.48 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 554.48 and 164.17 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 554.48 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/554.48 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 554.48 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 91,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,028.98/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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