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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.36, 555.76 and 164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.36, 555.76 and 164.95 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.36 : 555.76 = 164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.36/555.76 = 164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.36x = 555.76 × 164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.36x = 91,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,672.89/370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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