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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 554.90 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 554.90 and 175.20 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 554.90 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/554.90 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 554.90 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 97,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,217.60/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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