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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 555.68 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 555.68 and 165.33 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 555.68 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/555.68 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 555.68 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 91,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,869.75/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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