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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.99, 558.14 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.99, 558.14 and 177.12 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.99 : 558.14 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.99/558.14 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.99x = 558.14 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.99x = 98,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,857.76/371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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