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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.57, 556.14 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.57, 556.14 and 165.37 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.57 : 556.14 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.57/556.14 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.57x = 556.14 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.57x = 91,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,968.87/370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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