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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.13, 556.60 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.13, 556.60 and 111.06 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.13 : 556.60 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.13/556.60 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.13x = 556.60 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.13x = 61,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,816.00/371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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