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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 557.73 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 557.73 and 115.32 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 557.73 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/557.73 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 557.73 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 64,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317.42/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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