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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.71, 557.25 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.71, 557.25 and 176.61 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.71 : 557.25 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.71/557.25 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.71x = 557.25 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.71x = 98,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,415.92/371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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