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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.57, 555.72 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.57, 555.72 and 110.50 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.57 : 555.72 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.57/555.72 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.57x = 555.72 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.57x = 61,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,407.06/370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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