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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.77, 554.58 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.77, 554.58 and 164.16 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.77 : 554.58 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.77/554.58 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.77x = 554.58 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.77x = 91,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,039.85/369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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