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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 555.18 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 555.18 and 164.56 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 555.18 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/555.18 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 555.18 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 91,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,360.42/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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