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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.93, 556.40 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.93, 556.40 and 176.02 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.93 : 556.40 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.93/556.40 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.93x = 556.40 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.93x = 97,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,937.53/370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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