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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.58, 555.57 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.58, 555.57 and 175.48 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.58 : 555.57 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.58/555.57 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.58x = 555.57 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.58x = 97,488.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,488.65/370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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