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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.75, 554.83 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.75, 554.83 and 177.38 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.75 : 554.83 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.75/554.83 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.75x = 554.83 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.75x = 98,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,412.53/369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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