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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 556.94 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 556.94 and 176.50 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 556.94 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/556.94 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 556.94 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 98,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,301.05/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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