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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 554.93 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 554.93 and 164.46 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 554.93 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/554.93 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 554.93 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 91,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,263.79/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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