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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 557.81 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 557.81 and 174.11 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 557.81 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/557.81 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 557.81 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 97,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,117.29/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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