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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.01, 556.52 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.01, 556.52 and 178.59 is: 267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.01 : 556.52 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.01/556.52 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.01x = 556.52 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.01x = 99,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,388.91/371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.89

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