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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.89, 557.81 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.89, 557.81 and 176.81 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.89 : 557.81 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.89/557.81 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.89x = 557.81 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.89x = 98,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,626.39/371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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