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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.44, 557.17 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.44, 557.17 and 114.94 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.44 : 557.17 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.44/557.17 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.44x = 557.17 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.44x = 64,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,039.44/371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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