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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 555.01 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 555.01 and 153.65 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 555.01 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/555.01 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 555.01 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 85,277.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,277.29/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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