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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 555.35 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 555.35 and 164.81 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 555.35 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/555.35 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 555.35 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 91,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,523.63/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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