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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.85 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.85 and 153.50 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.85 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.85 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.85 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 85,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,166.70/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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