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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 555.08 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 555.08 and 164.48 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 555.08 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/555.08 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 555.08 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 91,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,299.56/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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