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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 555.62 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 555.62 and 110.35 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 555.62 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/555.62 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 555.62 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 61,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,312.67/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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