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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 556.30 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 556.30 and 110.88 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 556.30 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/556.30 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 556.30 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 61,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682.54/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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