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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 557.82 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 557.82 and 111.87 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 557.82 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/557.82 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 557.82 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 62,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403.32/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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