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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 555.15 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 555.15 and 153.69 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 555.15 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/555.15 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 555.15 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 85,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,321.00/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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