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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.39 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.39 and 178.80 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.39 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.39 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.39 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 100,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,197.89/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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