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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 553.86 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 553.86 and 177 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 553.86 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/553.86 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 553.86 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 98,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,033.22/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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