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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 554.70 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 554.70 and 175 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 554.70 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/554.70 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 554.70 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 97,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,072.50/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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