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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 555.72 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 555.72 and 110.46 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 555.72 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/555.72 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 555.72 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 61,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,384.83/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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