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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 554.86 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 554.86 and 177.56 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 554.86 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/554.86 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 554.86 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 98,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,520.94/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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