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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 560.84 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 560.84 and 178.88 is: 268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 560.84 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/560.84 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 560.84 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 100,319.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,319.36/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.32

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