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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 555.95 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 555.95 and 165.26 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 555.95 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/555.95 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 555.95 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 91,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,876.30/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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