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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 553.77 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 553.77 and 163.74 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 553.77 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/553.77 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 553.77 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 90,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,674.30/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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