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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 557.78 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 557.78 and 111.92 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 557.78 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/557.78 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 557.78 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 62,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,426.74/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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