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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.83, 557.45 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.83, 557.45 and 176.73 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.83 : 557.45 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.83/557.45 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.83x = 557.45 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.83x = 98,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,517.25/371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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