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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 555.02 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 555.02 and 175.13 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 555.02 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/555.02 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 555.02 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 97,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,197.00/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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