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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.15, 555.22 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.15, 555.22 and 110.17 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.15 : 555.22 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.15/555.22 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.15x = 555.22 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.15x = 61,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,168.59/370.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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