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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 554.98 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 554.98 and 113.54 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 554.98 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/554.98 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 554.98 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 63,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,012.43/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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