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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 554.99 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 554.99 and 177.75 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 554.99 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/554.99 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 554.99 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 98,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,648.58/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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