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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.37, 559.72 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.37, 559.72 and 178.25 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.37 : 559.72 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.37/559.72 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.37x = 559.72 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.37x = 99,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,771.04/373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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