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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 556.66 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 556.66 and 111.17 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 556.66 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/556.66 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 556.66 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 61,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,883.89/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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