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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 561.06 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 561.06 and 178.97 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 561.06 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/561.06 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 561.06 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 100,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,410.10/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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