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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 557.04 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 557.04 and 111.34 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 557.04 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/557.04 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 557.04 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 62,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,020.83/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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