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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 555.31 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 555.31 and 165.04 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 555.31 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/555.31 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 555.31 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 91,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,648.36/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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