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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 556.42 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 556.42 and 177.98 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 556.42 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/556.42 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 556.42 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 99,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,031.63/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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