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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 556.43 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 556.43 and 114.45 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 556.43 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/556.43 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 556.43 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 63,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,683.41/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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