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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.85, 554.50 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.85, 554.50 and 153.58 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.85 : 554.50 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.85/554.50 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.85x = 554.50 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.85x = 85,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,160.11/369.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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