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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 555.03 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 555.03 and 109.98 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 555.03 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/555.03 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 555.03 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 61,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039.42/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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