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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 555.05 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 555.05 and 153.56 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 555.05 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/555.05 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 555.05 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 85,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,235.25/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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