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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.33, 555.49 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.33, 555.49 and 113.83 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.33 : 555.49 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.33/555.49 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.33x = 555.49 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.33x = 63,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231.43/370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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