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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.47, 556.44 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.47, 556.44 and 175.87 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.47 : 556.44 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.47/556.44 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.47x = 556.44 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.47x = 97,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,864.26/371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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