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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 555.88 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 555.88 and 165.22 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 555.88 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/555.88 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 555.88 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 91,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,842.49/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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