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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 555.64 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 555.64 and 110.36 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 555.64 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/555.64 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 555.64 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 61,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322.16/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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