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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 555.06 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 555.06 and 177.50 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 555.06 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/555.06 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 555.06 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 98,523.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,523.15/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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