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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 555.96 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 555.96 and 165.02 is: 247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 555.96 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/555.96 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 555.96 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 91,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,744.52/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.58

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