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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 555.65 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 555.65 and 154 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 555.65 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/555.65 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 555.65 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 85,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,570.10/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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