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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 557.97 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 557.97 and 155.51 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 557.97 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/557.97 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 557.97 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 86,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,769.91/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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