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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.34 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.34 and 165.51 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.34 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.34 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.34 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 92,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,079.01/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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