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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 554.74 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 554.74 and 177.44 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 554.74 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/554.74 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 554.74 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 98,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,433.07/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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