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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.89, 560.65 and 178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.89, 560.65 and 178.73 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.89 : 560.65 = 178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.89/560.65 = 178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.89x = 560.65 × 178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.89x = 100,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,204.97/373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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