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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 556.40 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 556.40 and 110.94 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 556.40 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/556.40 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 556.40 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 61,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,727.29/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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