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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 555.17 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 555.17 and 153.51 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 555.17 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/555.17 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 555.17 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 85,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,223.38/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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