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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 557.62 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 557.62 and 111.69 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 557.62 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/557.62 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 557.62 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 62,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,282.96/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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