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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 554.64 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 554.64 and 153.72 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 554.64 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/554.64 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 554.64 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 85,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,259.26/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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