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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.79, 554.47 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.79, 554.47 and 171.91 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.79 : 554.47 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.79/554.47 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.79x = 554.47 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.79x = 95,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,318.94/369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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