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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 554.84 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 554.84 and 177.46 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 554.84 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/554.84 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 554.84 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 98,461.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,461.91/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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