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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 555.11 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 555.11 and 153.63 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 555.11 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/555.11 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 555.11 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 85,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,281.55/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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