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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 560 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 560 and 178.44 is: 267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 560 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/560 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 560 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 99,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,926.40/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.53

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