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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 555.36 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 555.36 and 178.08 is: 267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 555.36 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/555.36 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 555.36 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 98,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,898.51/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.24

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