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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.94, 557.84 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.94, 557.84 and 111.94 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.94 : 557.84 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.94/557.84 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.94x = 557.84 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.94x = 62,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,443.49/371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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