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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.15, 556.65 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.15, 556.65 and 176.15 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.15 : 556.65 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.15/556.65 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.15x = 556.65 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.15x = 98,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,053.90/371.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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