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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 555.96 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 555.96 and 178.28 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 555.96 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/555.96 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 555.96 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 99,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,116.55/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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