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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 555.21 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 555.21 and 153.70 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 555.21 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/555.21 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 555.21 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 85,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,335.78/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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