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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.48, 555.72 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.48, 555.72 and 153.76 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.48 : 555.72 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.48/555.72 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.48x = 555.72 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.48x = 85,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,447.51/370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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