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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.39, 559.76 and 178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.39, 559.76 and 178.29 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.39 : 559.76 = 178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.39/559.76 = 178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.39x = 559.76 × 178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.39x = 99,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,798.72/373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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