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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 555.80 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 555.80 and 114.04 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 555.80 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/555.80 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 555.80 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 63,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,383.43/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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