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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 556.42 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 556.42 and 178.47 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 556.42 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/556.42 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 556.42 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 99,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,301.05/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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