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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.05, 556.49 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.05, 556.49 and 111 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.05 : 556.49 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.05/556.49 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.05x = 556.49 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.05x = 61,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,770.67/371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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