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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 556.57 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 556.57 and 165.57 is: 248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 556.57 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/556.57 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 556.57 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 92,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,151.29/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.40

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