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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 554.90 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 554.90 and 164.48 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 554.90 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/554.90 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 554.90 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 91,269.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,269.95/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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