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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.50, 557.16 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.50, 557.16 and 111.44 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 557.16 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/557.16 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 557.16 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 62,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,089.91/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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