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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.92, 555.06 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.92, 555.06 and 177.56 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.92 : 555.06 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.92/555.06 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.92x = 555.06 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.92x = 98,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,556.45/369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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