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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.18, 555.34 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.18, 555.34 and 153.75 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.18 : 555.34 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.18/555.34 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.18x = 555.34 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.18x = 85,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,383.14/370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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