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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 556.31 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 556.31 and 110.90 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 556.31 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/556.31 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 556.31 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 61,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,691.86/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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