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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 555.05 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 555.05 and 153.46 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 555.05 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/555.05 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 555.05 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 85,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,177.21/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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