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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.21, 557.95 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.21, 557.95 and 176.87 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.21 : 557.95 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.21/557.95 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.21x = 557.95 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.21x = 98,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,684.62/372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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