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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.56, 557.40 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.56, 557.40 and 115 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.56 : 557.40 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.56/557.40 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.56x = 557.40 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.56x = 64,101
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101/371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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