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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 555.98 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 555.98 and 110.61 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 555.98 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/555.98 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 555.98 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 61,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,496.60/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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