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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.31, 555.46 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.31, 555.46 and 164.84 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.31 : 555.46 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.31/555.46 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.31x = 555.46 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.31x = 91,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,558.84/370.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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