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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 557.16 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 557.16 and 114.96 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 557.16 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/557.16 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 557.16 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 64,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051.11/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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