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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 556.56 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 556.56 and 111.14 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 556.56 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/556.56 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 556.56 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 61,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856.08/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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