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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.12, 556.66 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.12, 556.66 and 154.69 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.12 : 556.66 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.12/556.66 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.12x = 556.66 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.12x = 86,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,108.54/371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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