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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.41, 555.45 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.41, 555.45 and 110.32 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.41 : 555.45 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.41/555.45 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.41x = 555.45 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.41x = 61,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,277.24/370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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