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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.25, 555.36 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.25, 555.36 and 110.24 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.25 : 555.36 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.25/555.36 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.25x = 555.36 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.25x = 61,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,222.89/370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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