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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 556.60 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 556.60 and 178.11 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 556.60 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/556.60 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 556.60 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 99,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,136.03/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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