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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 555.73 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 555.73 and 165.10 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 555.73 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/555.73 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 555.73 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 91,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,751.02/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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