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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 555.76 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 555.76 and 123.73 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 555.76 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/555.76 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 555.76 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 68,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,762.49/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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