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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 556.49 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 556.49 and 165.46 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 556.49 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/556.49 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 556.49 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 92,076.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,076.84/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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