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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.08, 556.57 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.08, 556.57 and 97.17 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.08 : 556.57 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.08/556.57 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.08x = 556.57 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.08x = 54,081.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081.91/371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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