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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 557.72 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 557.72 and 176.92 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 557.72 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/557.72 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 557.72 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 98,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,668.15/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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