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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 555.52 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 555.52 and 110.28 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 555.52 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/555.52 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 555.52 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 61,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,263.58/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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