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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 557.60 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 557.60 and 155.18 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 557.60 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/557.60 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 557.60 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 86,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,524.80/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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