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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 555.66 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 555.66 and 165.24 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 555.66 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/555.66 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 555.66 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 91,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,817.26/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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