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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 555.96 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 555.96 and 114.14 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 555.96 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/555.96 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 555.96 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 63,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,457.27/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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