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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 555.60 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 555.60 and 164.99 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 555.60 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/555.60 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 555.60 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 91,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,670.45/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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