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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.21, 559.45 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.21, 559.45 and 177.87 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.21 : 559.45 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.21/559.45 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.21x = 559.45 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.21x = 99,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,509.37/373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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