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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 558.86 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 558.86 and 178.27 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 558.86 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/558.86 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 558.86 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 99,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,625.18/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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