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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.34, 555.45 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.34, 555.45 and 123.54 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.34 : 555.45 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.34/555.45 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.34x = 555.45 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.34x = 68,620.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,620.29/370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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