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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.68, 556.35 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.68, 556.35 and 175.92 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.68 : 556.35 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.68/556.35 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.68x = 556.35 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.68x = 97,873.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,873.09/370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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