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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 555.36 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 555.36 and 110.34 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 555.36 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/555.36 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 555.36 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 61,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278.42/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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