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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.59, 557.48 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.59, 557.48 and 111.58 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.59 : 557.48 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.59/557.48 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.59x = 557.48 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.59x = 62,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201.88/371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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