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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 556.32 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 556.32 and 178.16 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 556.32 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/556.32 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 556.32 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 99,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,113.97/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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