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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.66, 555.27 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.66, 555.27 and 164.74 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.66 : 555.27 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.66/555.27 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.66x = 555.27 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.66x = 91,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,475.18/370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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