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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 554.91 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 554.91 and 113.45 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 554.91 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/554.91 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 554.91 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 62,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,951.76/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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