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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 556.18 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 556.18 and 178.44 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 556.18 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/556.18 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 556.18 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 99,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,244.76/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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