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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.69, 555.97 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.69, 555.97 and 114.13 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.69 : 555.97 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.69/555.97 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.69x = 555.97 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.69x = 63,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,452.86/370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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