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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 555.18 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 555.18 and 175.27 is: 262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 555.18 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/555.18 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 555.18 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 97,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,306.40/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.68

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