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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.98, 558.04 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.98, 558.04 and 111.97 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.98 : 558.04 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.98/558.04 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.98x = 558.04 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.98x = 62,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,480.39/371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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