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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 557.80 and 176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 557.80 and 176.89 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 557.80 = 176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/557.80 = 176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 557.80 × 176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 98,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,668.29/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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