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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.43, 557.26 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.43, 557.26 and 111.44 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.43 : 557.26 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.43/557.26 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.43x = 557.26 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.43x = 62,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102.17/371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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