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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 556.00 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 556.00 and 165.13 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 556.00 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/556.00 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 556.00 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 91,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,810.48/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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