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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 555.08 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 555.08 and 96.17 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 555.08 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/555.08 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 555.08 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 53,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378.79/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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