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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 554.80 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 554.80 and 177.44 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 554.80 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/554.80 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 554.80 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 98,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,443.71/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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