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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.27, 555.33 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.27, 555.33 and 164.66 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.27 : 555.33 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.27/555.33 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.27x = 555.33 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.27x = 91,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,440.64/370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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