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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 557 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 557 and 111.33 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 557 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/557 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 557 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 62,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,010.81/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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