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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 559.65 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 559.65 and 178.05 is: 267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 559.65 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/559.65 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 559.65 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 99,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,645.68/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.07

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