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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 555.33 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 555.33 and 164.56 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 555.33 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/555.33 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 555.33 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 91,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,383.35/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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