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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 555.70 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 555.70 and 170.19 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 555.70 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/555.70 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 555.70 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 94,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,572.23/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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