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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 557.19 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 557.19 and 115.05 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 557.19 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/557.19 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 557.19 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 64,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,104.71/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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