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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.97, 556.34 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.97, 556.34 and 154.50 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.97 : 556.34 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.97/556.34 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.97x = 556.34 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.97x = 85,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,954.92/370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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