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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 555.35 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 555.35 and 175.46 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 555.35 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/555.35 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 555.35 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 97,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,438.06/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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