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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 554.94 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 554.94 and 177.57 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 554.94 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/554.94 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 554.94 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 98,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,540.70/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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