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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.27, 559.62 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.27, 559.62 and 178.15 is: 267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.27 : 559.62 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.27/559.62 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.27x = 559.62 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.27x = 99,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,696.30/373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.09

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