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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.07, 555.09 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.07, 555.09 and 113.57 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.07 : 555.09 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.07/555.09 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.07x = 555.09 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.07x = 63,041.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,041.57/370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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