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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 556.38 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 556.38 and 178.68 is: 267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 556.38 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/556.38 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 556.38 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 99,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,413.98/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.76

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