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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 560.18 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 560.18 and 178.22 is: 267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 560.18 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/560.18 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 560.18 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 99,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,837.13/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.43

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