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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.72, 557.16 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.72, 557.16 and 178.48 is: 268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.72 : 557.16 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.72/557.16 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.72x = 557.16 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.72x = 99,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,441.92/370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.24

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