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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 555.32 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 555.32 and 110.16 is: 165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 555.32 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/555.32 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 555.32 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 61,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,173.50/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.26

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