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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 555.02 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 555.02 and 177.59 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 555.02 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/555.02 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 555.02 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 98,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,566.00/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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