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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 555.08 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 555.08 and 164.68 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 555.08 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/555.08 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 555.08 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 91,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,410.57/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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