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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.39, 557.08 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.39, 557.08 and 176.33 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.39 : 557.08 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.39/557.08 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.39x = 557.08 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.39x = 98,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,229.92/371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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