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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 556.97 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 556.97 and 114.75 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 556.97 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/556.97 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 556.97 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 63,911.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,911.73/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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