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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.70, 555.93 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.70, 555.93 and 165.45 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.70 : 555.93 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.70/555.93 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.70x = 555.93 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.70x = 91,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,981.32/370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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