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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.35, 556.94 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.35, 556.94 and 114.85 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.35 : 556.94 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.35/556.94 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.35x = 556.94 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.35x = 63,963.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,963.45/371.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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