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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 555.50 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 555.50 and 110.33 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 555.50 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/555.50 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 555.50 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 61,287.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287.90/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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