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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.35, 557.16 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.35, 557.16 and 154.93 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.35 : 557.16 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.35/557.16 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.35x = 557.16 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.35x = 86,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,320.80/371.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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