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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.09, 555.21 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.09, 555.21 and 153.67 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.09 : 555.21 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.09/555.21 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.09x = 555.21 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.09x = 85,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,320.77/370.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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