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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 559.60 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 559.60 and 178.22 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 559.60 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/559.60 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 559.60 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 99,731.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,731.91/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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