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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 555.66 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 555.66 and 110.44 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 555.66 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/555.66 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 555.66 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 61,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,365.70/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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