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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.01, 556.65 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.01, 556.65 and 176.07 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.01 : 556.65 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.01/556.65 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.01x = 556.65 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.01x = 98,009.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,009.37/371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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