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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 554.83 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 554.83 and 177.89 is: 266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 554.83 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/554.83 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 554.83 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 98,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,698.71/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.66

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