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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 556.65 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 556.65 and 176.05 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 556.65 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/556.65 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 556.65 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 97,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,998.23/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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