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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 558.05 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 558.05 and 176.93 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 558.05 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/558.05 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 558.05 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 98,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,733.44/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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