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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.02, 556.44 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.02, 556.44 and 111.07 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.02 : 556.44 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.02/556.44 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.02x = 556.44 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.02x = 61,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803.79/371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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