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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 555.27 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 555.27 and 110.21 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 555.27 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/555.27 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 555.27 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 61,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,193.12/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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