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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 556.18 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 556.18 and 110.72 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 556.18 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/556.18 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 556.18 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 61,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,580.25/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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