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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.05, 556.47 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.05, 556.47 and 111.04 is: 166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.05 : 556.47 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.05/556.47 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.05x = 556.47 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.05x = 61,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,790.43/371.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.53

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