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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.45, 555.67 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.45, 555.67 and 96.54 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.45 : 555.67 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.45/555.67 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.45x = 555.67 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.45x = 53,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,644.38/370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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