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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 555.09 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 555.09 and 164.58 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 555.09 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/555.09 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 555.09 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 91,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,356.71/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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