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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.63 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.63 and 111.83 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.63 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.63 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.63 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 62,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,360.60/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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