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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.38, 555.66 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.38, 555.66 and 110.37 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 555.66 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/555.66 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 555.66 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 61,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,328.19/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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