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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.04, 556.39 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.04, 556.39 and 162.57 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.04 : 556.39 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.04/556.39 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.04x = 556.39 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.04x = 90,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,452.32/371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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