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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.39, 555.60 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.39, 555.60 and 110.41 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.39 : 555.60 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.39/555.60 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.39x = 555.60 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.39x = 61,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,342.83/370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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