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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 557.98 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 557.98 and 111.94 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 557.98 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/557.98 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 557.98 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 62,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,458.61/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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