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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.97, 557.64 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.97, 557.64 and 176.87 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.97 : 557.64 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.97/557.64 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.97x = 557.64 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.97x = 98,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,631.18/371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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