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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.57, 555.85 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.57, 555.85 and 177.61 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.57 : 555.85 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.57/555.85 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.57x = 555.85 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.57x = 98,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,721.74/370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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