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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.93, 555.93 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.93, 555.93 and 175.93 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.93 : 555.93 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.93/555.93 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.93x = 555.93 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.93x = 97,804.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,804.76/370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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