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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 555.85 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 555.85 and 110.49 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 555.85 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/555.85 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 555.85 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 61,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,413.92/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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