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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 556.65 and 165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 556.65 and 165.55 is: 248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 556.65 = 165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/556.65 = 165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 556.65 × 165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 92,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,149.80/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.49

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