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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 555.30 and 177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 555.30 and 177.79 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 555.30 = 177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/555.30 = 177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 555.30 × 177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 98,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,726.79/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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