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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.45, 555.75 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.45, 555.75 and 110.44 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.45 : 555.75 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.45/555.75 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.45x = 555.75 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.45x = 61,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,377.03/370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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