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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.91, 560.64 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.91, 560.64 and 178.91 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.91 : 560.64 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.91/560.64 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.91x = 560.64 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.91x = 100,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,301.30/373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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