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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 555.15 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 555.15 and 164.57 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 555.15 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/555.15 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 555.15 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 91,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,358.88/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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