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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.37, 557 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.37, 557 and 176.50 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.37 : 557 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.37/557 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.37x = 557 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.37x = 98,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,310.50/371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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