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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 555.87 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 555.87 and 178.52 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 555.87 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/555.87 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 555.87 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 99,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,233.91/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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