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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.14, 556.80 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.14, 556.80 and 114.64 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.14 : 556.80 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.14/556.80 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.14x = 556.80 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.14x = 63,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,831.55/371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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