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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.91, 560.72 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.91, 560.72 and 178.98 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.91 : 560.72 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.91/560.72 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.91x = 560.72 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.91x = 100,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,356.77/373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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