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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 556.84 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 556.84 and 178.80 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 556.84 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/556.84 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 556.84 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 99,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,562.99/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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