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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.50, 556.14 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.50, 556.14 and 178.56 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 556.14 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/556.14 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 556.14 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 99,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,304.36/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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