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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.91, 555.02 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.91, 555.02 and 164.34 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.91 : 555.02 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.91/555.02 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.91x = 555.02 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.91x = 91,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,211.78/369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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