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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 555.29 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 555.29 and 165.05 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 555.29 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/555.29 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 555.29 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 91,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,651.19/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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