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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 557.24 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 557.24 and 115.04 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 557.24 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/557.24 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 557.24 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 64,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,104.89/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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