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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 559.55 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 559.55 and 175.61 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 559.55 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/559.55 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 559.55 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 98,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,262.58/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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