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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.93, 563.70 and 178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.93, 563.70 and 178.06 is: 267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.93 : 563.70 = 178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.93/563.70 = 178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.93x = 563.70 × 178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.93x = 100,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,372.42/375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.00

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