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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.24, 559.87 and 178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.24, 559.87 and 178.26 is: 267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.24 : 559.87 = 178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.24/559.87 = 178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.24x = 559.87 × 178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.24x = 99,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,804.27/373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.40

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