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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 556.38 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 556.38 and 178.50 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 556.38 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/556.38 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 556.38 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 99,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,313.83/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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