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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.94, 557.96 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.94, 557.96 and 111.93 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.94 : 557.96 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.94/557.96 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.94x = 557.96 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.94x = 62,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,452.95/371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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