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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371, 556.51 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371, 556.51 and 114.50 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371 : 556.51 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371/556.51 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371x = 556.51 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371x = 63,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,720.40/371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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