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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 555.76 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 555.76 and 154.04 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 555.76 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/555.76 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 555.76 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 85,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,606.68/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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