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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 555.86 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 555.86 and 154.04 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 555.86 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/555.86 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 555.86 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 85,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,622.28/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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