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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 556.79 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 556.79 and 111.18 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 556.79 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/556.79 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 556.79 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 61,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,903.36/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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