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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.99, 560.80 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.99, 560.80 and 178.83 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 560.80 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/560.80 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 560.80 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 100,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,289.16/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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