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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.39, 555.85 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.39, 555.85 and 178.15 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.39 : 555.85 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.39/555.85 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.39x = 555.85 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.39x = 99,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,021.90/370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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