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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 554.96 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 554.96 and 153.66 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 554.96 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/554.96 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 554.96 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 85,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,275.15/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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