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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.63, 557.53 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.63, 557.53 and 111.65 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.63 : 557.53 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.63/557.53 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.63x = 557.53 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.63x = 62,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,245.16/371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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