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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 557.47 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 557.47 and 111.66 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 557.47 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/557.47 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 557.47 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 62,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247.10/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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