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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.19, 559.45 and 178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.19, 559.45 and 178.07 is: 266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.19 : 559.45 = 178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.19/559.45 = 178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.19x = 559.45 × 178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.19x = 99,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,620.37/373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.94

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