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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 560.01 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 560.01 and 178.31 is: 267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 560.01 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/560.01 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 560.01 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 99,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,854.30/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.41

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