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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.09, 559.32 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.09, 559.32 and 177.98 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.09 : 559.32 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.09/559.32 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.09x = 559.32 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.09x = 99,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,547.77/373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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