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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 555.50 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 555.50 and 159.16 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 555.50 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/555.50 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 555.50 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 88,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,413.38/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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