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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 557.37 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 557.37 and 115.08 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 557.37 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/557.37 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 557.37 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 64,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,142.14/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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