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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 555.15 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 555.15 and 175.05 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 555.15 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/555.15 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 555.15 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 97,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,179.01/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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