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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 556.47 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 556.47 and 173.54 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 556.47 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/556.47 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 556.47 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 96,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,571.19/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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