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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 556.31 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 556.31 and 165.47 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 556.31 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/556.31 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 556.31 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 92,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,052.62/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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