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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.61, 557.54 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.61, 557.54 and 176.77 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.61 : 557.54 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.61/557.54 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.61x = 557.54 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.61x = 98,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,556.35/371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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