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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.73, 557.60 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.73, 557.60 and 111.75 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.73 : 557.60 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.73/557.60 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.73x = 557.60 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.73x = 62,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,311.24/371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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