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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 555.06 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 555.06 and 113.50 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 555.06 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/555.06 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 555.06 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 62,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,999.31/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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