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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 554.50 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 554.50 and 164.54 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 554.50 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/554.50 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 554.50 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 91,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,235.37/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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