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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 557.46 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 557.46 and 155.16 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 557.46 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/557.46 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 557.46 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 86,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495.49/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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