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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 564.22 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 564.22 and 178.47 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 564.22 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/564.22 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 564.22 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 100,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,695.90/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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