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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 556.05 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 556.05 and 154.18 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 556.05 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/556.05 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 556.05 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 85,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731.79/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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