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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 555.72 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 555.72 and 175.54 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 555.72 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/555.72 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 555.72 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 97,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,551.09/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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