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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 555.48 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 555.48 and 164.92 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 555.48 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/555.48 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 555.48 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 91,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,609.76/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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