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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.00, 554.99 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.00, 554.99 and 113.50 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.00 : 554.99 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.00/554.99 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.00x = 554.99 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.00x = 62,991.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,991.49/370.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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