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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 555.09 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 555.09 and 153.66 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 555.09 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/555.09 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 555.09 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 85,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,295.13/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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