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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 560.54 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 560.54 and 178.57 is: 267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 560.54 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/560.54 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 560.54 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 100,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,092.83/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.84

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