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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 559.96 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 559.96 and 178.56 is: 267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 559.96 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/559.96 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 559.96 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 99,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,986.01/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.67

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