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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 555.96 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 555.96 and 154.07 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 555.96 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/555.96 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 555.96 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 85,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,653.98/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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