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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.85, 554.41 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.85, 554.41 and 177.37 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.85 : 554.41 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.85/554.41 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.85x = 554.41 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.85x = 98,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,335.70/369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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