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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.31, 555.08 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.31, 555.08 and 164.70 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.31 : 555.08 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.31/555.08 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.31x = 555.08 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.31x = 91,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,420.85/370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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