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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 555.73 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 555.73 and 110.54 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 555.73 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/555.73 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 555.73 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 61,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429.84/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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