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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 555.06 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 555.06 and 164.58 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 555.06 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/555.06 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 555.06 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 91,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,351.77/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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