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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.70, 556.14 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.70, 556.14 and 110.71 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.70 : 556.14 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.70/556.14 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.70x = 556.14 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.70x = 61,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570.26/370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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