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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.38, 557.16 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.38, 557.16 and 176.51 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.38 : 557.16 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.38/557.16 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.38x = 557.16 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.38x = 98,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,344.31/371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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