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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 555.57 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 555.57 and 175.62 is: 263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 555.57 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/555.57 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 555.57 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 97,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,569.20/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.05

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