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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.07 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.07 and 178.48 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.07 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.07 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.07 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 99,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,961.29/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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