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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 560.10 and 178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 560.10 and 178.42 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 560.10 = 178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/560.10 = 178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 560.10 × 178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 99,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,933.04/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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