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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 555.39 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 555.39 and 153.90 is: 230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 555.39 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/555.39 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 555.39 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 85,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,474.52/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.57

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