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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.93, 557.64 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.93, 557.64 and 176.67 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.93 : 557.64 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.93/557.64 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.93x = 557.64 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.93x = 98,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,518.26/371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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