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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 556.13 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 556.13 and 154.53 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 556.13 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/556.13 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 556.13 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 85,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,939.16/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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