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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.72, 556.04 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.72, 556.04 and 154.08 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.72 : 556.04 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.72/556.04 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.72x = 556.04 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.72x = 85,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,674.64/370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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