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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.44, 556.98 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.44, 556.98 and 178.84 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.44 : 556.98 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.44/556.98 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.44x = 556.98 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.44x = 99,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,610.30/371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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