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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 564.59 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 564.59 and 178.72 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 564.59 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/564.59 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 564.59 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 100,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,903.52/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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