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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 557.44 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 557.44 and 176.74 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 557.44 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/557.44 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 557.44 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 98,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,520.11/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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