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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.05, 559.93 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.05, 559.93 and 178.18 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.05 : 559.93 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.05/559.93 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.05x = 559.93 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.05x = 99,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,768.33/373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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