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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 560.03 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 560.03 and 178.43 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 560.03 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/560.03 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 560.03 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 99,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,922.46/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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