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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 560.36 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 560.36 and 178.52 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 560.36 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/560.36 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 560.36 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 100,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,035.47/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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