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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.92, 556.56 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.92, 556.56 and 178.56 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.92 : 556.56 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.92/556.56 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.92x = 556.56 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.92x = 99,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,379.35/370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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