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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 555.21 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 555.21 and 113.67 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 555.21 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/555.21 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 555.21 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 63,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,110.72/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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